SUMMARY OF THE POSITION The occupational therapist evaluates the functional abilities of a user, determines and implements a treatment and intervention plan, develops, restores or maintains abilities, remedies incapacities, minimizes handicaps, and adapts the setting in order to promote optimal autonomy. She/he participates in clinical teaching.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS In addition to clinical requirements, the individual may be called upon to participate in regional projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Education
Must hold a master's degree in occupational therapy;
Member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ).

Experience
Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist in various fields and programs;
Experience in community interventions and coordination of service plans is an asset;
Experience working with individuals, families and community organizations;
Experience in an indigenous environment is an asset.

Knowledge and abilities




Ability to adapt and be flexible to change in a clinical setting;
Ability to collaborate with team members and good communication skills, both oral and written;
Integrate cultural safety into practice, coaching and transfer of learning;
Ability to integrate Eeyou Istchee culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services whenever possible;
Knowledge of qualified standards, clinical practice guidelines and legislation;
Valuable understanding of health issues as they relate to functional rehabilitation;
Excellent research skills and ability to apply evidence-based practice to clinical situations in an Aboriginal context;
Autonomy, discretion and empathy.

LANGUAGE
Fluent in English;
Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.

📌 Occupational Therapist At Cbhssjb Québec City (Canada)
🏢 Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)
📍 Canada